Uni Innovation Alliance Fellow

MOU Details

University of Colorado | Denver

Official Title: Memorandum of Understanding

Working Title: University Innovation Alliance (UIA) Fellowship (MOU)

FTE: Part-time

Salary Range: 10% - 15% of hired incumbent's current base salary

Position #00797007- Requisition #36841

Job Description

* Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers *

The University Innovation Alliance (UIA) Fellows Program is a dynamic leadership development initiative aimed at enhancing student success innovation across UIA member institutions. This program not only strengthens institutional capacity but also equips fellows with the skills and experience needed for future leadership roles in higher education.

UIA Fellows act as student success innovators, collaborating with campus leadership, faculty, and staff to implement and scale student success initiatives. This role offers hands-on experience in higher education management, institutional transformation, and collaborative problem-solving. The fellowship is additional work designed to complement your existing role at CU Denver.

University Innovation Alliance (UIA) Fellow:

What you will do:

• Engagement with UIA Network: Work alongside UIA Liaisons to participate in bi-weekly UIA Fellows meetings, professional development activities, and national retreats and convenings. Training will cover process mapping, design thinking, and facilitation, with periodic travel required.
• Collaboration on Student Success Initiatives: Partner with CU Denver colleagues on large-scale success initiatives linked to the UIA, including projects such as predictive analytics, proactive advising, strategic financial interventions, college-to-career programs, and university-driven efforts related to academic/career advising, student belonging, and academic support programs.
• Project Management: Oversee the planning, execution, and evaluation of assigned projects, ensuring alignment with both institutional priorities and UIA goals. This includes setting timelines, allocating resources, tracking progress, and mitigating risks, while fostering collaboration among stakeholders.
• Communication and Reporting: Effectively share insights and progress with both campus leadership and the broader UIA community.
• National Engagement: Collaborate with the national UIA network to exchange best practices, test innovative approaches, and contribute to discussions about advancing innovation in higher education.
• Reporting: Provide regular updates and communicate progress to CU Denver's UIA liaisons.

The fellow may also be asked to support the following:

• Data Analysis: Conduct data analysis, research, and assessment to inform and refine our work.
• Policy and Program Development: Contribute to policy research, assessment, memo and proposal writing, and program enrichment analysis as needed.

This fellowship offers a unique opportunity to drive impactful student success initiatives while building leadership skills and expanding your professional network. We look forward to your contributions to both CU Denver and the UIA community.

Minimum Qualifications

• Current CU Denver employee, working in the Division of Strategic Enrollment and Student Success (SESS)

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters Degree
• Two (2) or more years of experience working in Higher Education
• Project Management experience
• Experience working in cross unit collaboration
• Experience working with diverse student populations

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Track record of success in academic and professional settings
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Possess an infectious energy and aptitude to motivate others
• Make connections between divergent people, projects, and goals
• Embody a professional, mature, and humble presence, especially among senior leaders
• Able to take initiative and drive results both independently and as part of a team
• Customarily think outside the box and rapidly iterate to strategically solve problems
• Have exceptional project management skills and talent to appropriately pivot and adapt
• Hold an unwavering passion and commitment to transforming public higher education to better serve low-income, first generation, and historically underrepresented

Conditions of Employment

• Must be a current CU Denver employee working in the Division of Strategic Enrollment and Student Success (SESS).
• Current Supervisor must approve of the employee taking on these additional duties
• Duties outlined in the above MOU, along with the corresponding compensation, will be effective for a period of up to 12 months from the date of hire.

Mental, Physical, and/or Environmental Requirements

• The ability to sit for extended periods, stand and walk occasionally, reach with hands and arms, use hands to manipulate a keyboard and mouse, and have good near vision for computer work; often requiring minimal lifting, but may involve bending or reaching to retrieve items from shelves or drawers.

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at workplaceengagement@ucdenver.edu.

Employment Sponsorship

Please be advised that this MOU is not eligible now or in the future for visa sponsorship.

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range for this position has been established at 10% - 15% of hired incumbent's current base salary.

This MOU is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Application Deadline

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Preference will be given to complete applications received by May 19^th, 2025 Those who do not apply by this date may or may not be considered.

Required Application Materials:

To apply, please visit: http://www.cu.edu/cu-careers and attach:

• A cover letter which specifically addresses the job requirements and outlines qualifications
• A current CV/resume
• List of three references (we will notify you prior to contacting both on and off-list references)

Questions should be directed to Erika Larson, Erika.Larson@ucdenver.edu.